EXPERIENCE NHL WITH DIRECTV SPORTS CENTRAL
With Sports Central, you can keep up with your teams easier than everWhether the game is on live TV or streaming services, you can access them all right in the DIRECTV interface.
DIRECTV PLANS FOR NHL COVERAGE
Keep up with the 2025–26 NHL Season on DIRECTV
DIRECTV is the ultimate destination to stream pro hockey and all the sports you love on channels like ABC, ESPN, TNT, NHL Network and more – including over 40 regional and specialty sports networks!
All the NHL® action in one place
Add an NHL® Center Ice® subscription to your DIRECTV satellite service and get up to 40 out-of-market games a week*. You’ll also get NHL Network™ included for the season† so you can watch NHL Tonight, NHL Now & more.ⓘ
MySports means more hockey
The MySports Genre Pack gives you access to NHL Network, ESPN Unlimited and 20+ top sports channels that broadcast live hockey and more. Enjoy seamless streaming with no contracts, no hassle — just nonstop hockey action.
Personalized live hockey experience
Customize DIRECTV Sports Central™ with your favorite hockey teams to see live and upcoming games from the NHL, AHL and NCAA, plus get real-time league stats, game time notifications and even pre-game odds, right on your TV.
Get winning NHL coverage
DIRECTV has all the networks you need to watch the 2025-26 NHL season. You’ll find games live on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, TNT & 30+ Regional Sports Channels.ⓘ
Req's internet-connected Gemini & sep. paid subscriptions for 3rd party apps.
SCORE BIG WITH THE SPORTS PACK ADD-ON
Get more with DIRECTV Sports Pack
Get more with DIRECTV Sports Pack
Watch pro & college teams live, with over 40 specialty & regional sports networks* including NHL Network, NBA TV & NFL Network.
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*Some DIRECTV Sports Pack channels are also included in some base packages. Blackouts apply. RSNs are only included for customers with CHOICE™ package or higher. RSNs vary by market. Due to local blackouts, out-of-market professional sports games are available by separate subscriptions.
NONSTOP GAME TIME
ESPN Unlimited: The same great coverage with a new name
ESPN Unlimited: The same great coverage with a new name
DIRECTV Signature Package and MySports customers now have full access to the all-new ESPN app, ESPN Unlimited, at no extra cost! Get exclusive channels like ESPN Goal Line, ESPN Bases Loaded and more.ⓘ
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ONE PLACE FOR ALL YOUR RINK ACTION
NHL® CENTER ICE® Game Mix channelDIRECTV satellite customers with NHL® CENTER ICE® and HD equipment can watch up to 8 NHL games on one screen. Access the Game Mix channel on 770-1.
Get more out of the game
DIRECTV INSIDER goes beyond the box score to bring you the stories that make the game. From the rich traditions and passionate rivalries to the day-to-day schedules, relevant watch guides, and more.
See which Regional Sports Networks are available to you
DIRECTV does not offer Regional Sports Networks in your area.
DIRECTV has your NHL games and all the information you need to keep up with the league all season long.
What is the best live TV plan for watching NHL games?
To watch NHL on national TV, you need a TV plan that includes ABC, ESPN Networks (including ESPN Unlimited) and TNT. You can get those channels with all DIRECTV streaming TV plans, including MySports Genre Pack, which has the sports channels you need to stream live games. Learn more today to get started for free. For more NHL coverage, check out DIRECTV’s Signature CHOICE™ TV plan.
Some local channels not available in select markets.
What is the difference between NHL Network and NHL®CENTER ICE®?
NHL Network delivers live games, daily highlight shows and up-to-the-minute hockey news during hockey season on channel 215. Shows include NHL Now™, NHL Tonight™, and On the Fly™, plus so much more.
NHL® CENTER ICE®, broadcast on channels 769-785, gives DIRECTV satellite customers, up to 40 out-of-market regular-season games each week so you never miss your favorite hockey team. Your subscription to NHL® CENTER ICE® includes the NHL Network. After hockey season you will need to subscribe to a TV plan which includes the NHL Network to continue viewing, such as our Signature ULTIMATE or PREMIER TV plan. Or you can add DIRECTV Sports Pack for less than $15 per month.
Can I watch NHL games if I do not subscribe to NHL® CENTER ICE®, or have NHL Network included in my DIRECTV plan?
Absolutely! Many NHL games are broadcast on regional sports networks, local and national channels such as ABC, ESPN, and TNT. You can find which channels are available in your region by checking with your zip code.